Low Sugar Black Forest Trifle

Total time3 hr 15 min

Prep time40 min

Cook time35 min

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Ingredients

10 servings

For the chocolate cake

1 cup all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the cherry layer

2 cans (14.5 oz each) pitted tart cherries in juice
3 tbsp granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp kirsch (cherry brandy)

For the whipped cream

3 cups heavy cream, cold
3 tbsp powdered sugar
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

2 oz dark chocolate, shaved or grated (optional)
10 fresh or jarred maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until evenly combined.

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